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Understand requirements for handling information in care settings

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In this tutorial you will learn:

That it is your responsibility as a professional to keep any sensitive information private, for individuals you care for
That the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) promotes high standards in the handling and processing of personal information
That when individuals trust a setting, they are more willing to provide information

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'Information Sharing: guidance for practitioners and managers', produced by HM Government
'Key legislation - Information legislation’ webpage on the Social Care Institute for Excellence website
Laser Learning reading text ‘Looking after information’
'General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (GDPR): Implications for social care employees’ from Skills for Care

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